Graduate Student Association
ABOUT THE GSA
Learn about who the GSA is and how they can support your student experience!
What is the GSA?
The GSA is a space for graduate and professional students to connect, get involved, and have a voice in the graduate and professional student experience. Whether you want to represent your program, meet students outside your department, attend events, present your research, or simply learn more about what’s happening, there’s a place for you in GSA.Ìý

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How Do I Get Involved?Ìý
There are so many different ways to be part of GSA! ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ our Membership and Involvement section to view membership categories, benefits of getting involved, and involvement opportunities.Ìý

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Check out our Fall 2026 meeting dates and save to your calendar with the InvoNet links!
GSA Meetings
September General Assembly Meeting
Wednesday, September 23 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Carlson Library Room 1005 or Microsoft Teams
October General Assembly Meeting
Wednesday, October 21 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Collier Building Room 1050 or Microsoft Teams
November General Assembly Meeting
Wednesday, November 18 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Main Campus, TBD
(InvoNet link coming soon!)
December General Assembly Meeting
Wednesday, December 9 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Health Science Campus, TBD
(InvoNet link coming soon!)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ of Graduate Studies and Graduate Student Association events! Click below to view the exciting happenings coming up.
COGS & GSA Upcoming Events Webpage
FUNDING & AWARDS
Travel & Conference Registration Reimbursement
Traveling to present your research at a conference? Registering for a conference to learn from experts in your discipline? Being a member of the Graduate Student Association means you're eligible to apply for a portion of your costs to be reimbursed!
For full details, visit our Travel Conference Registration Webpage!
Travel Conference Registration Webpage
Eligibility
All members of the GSA can apply for research travel & conference registration reimbursement funding. The amount each member qualifies for will depend on their type of membership. The more involved you are, the higher the amount!
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ the Travel Conference Registration webpage for more details on eligibility and what may be covered.
How it Works
- Complete the
- If pre-approved: Once you return from your travel/conference, complete the .Ìý
- If approved: Submit your documentation and expense report through Concur.Ìý
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Graduate Research Awards
The Graduate Student Association provides an amount of research funding per academic year to assist a number of graduate students completing research for their degree requirements. This funding is especially helpful for students working on their thesis or dissertation.
Information on the Fall 2026 application will be available soon! Monitor this webpage for updates.
Graduate Research Awards Webpage
Eligibility
Applicants must be a master's or doctoral student in good standingÌý enrolled in a research course during the Spring 2027 term and working on a research project for the completion of their degree.
Applicants will need to have the necessary research approvals, and approval from their advisor.Ìý
How it Works
1. Gather your needed documents and submit your Graduate Research Award Application before the deadline.
2. A committee of faculty will review applications and select awardees.
3. If selected, you will receive an official award letter and the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ of Graduate Studies will work with your department on the rest!
MEMBERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
The GSA is for everyone. From representing your academic college at General Assembly meetings to dropping into a Trivia Night, there are so many ways to get involved.
Membership Categories
All graduate and professional students are automatically members of the GSA. Participate in GSA meetings, events, and committees to gain points and become an active member!
Inactive Membership
GSA members with three or less points are inactive members. Inactive members can join GSA meetings and events, benefit from GSA funding opportunities such as Travel Conference Reimbursement, and vote for executive officers each year.
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Active Membership
GSA members with four or more points in a six month periodare active members. In addition to participating in GSA meetings, events, funding opportunities, and elections, active members have access to increased funding opportunities and can pursue additional leadership roles within GSA.
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How Do I Earn Points?
Attend General Assembly meetings: For every General Assembly meeting you attend, you earn two points.
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Join committee meetings: For every committee meeting you attend, you earn one point.
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Volunteer at GSA or COGS events: For every GSA or COGS event you volunteer at, you earn one point.
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Volunteer at the Midwest Graduate Research Symposium! Volunteering at the MGRS will earn you four points.
FOLLOW THE GSA ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Learn about upcoming events and involvement opportunities by following the GSA!
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LinkedIn:
Contact Us
Graduate Student Association Executive Board
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ of Graduate Studies
Phone:Ìý419.530.4723 (Option 2)
E-mail:ÌýGSA@utoledo.edu